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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
ALWAYS Tells the Truth.

II The MINERS report of a church enter
tainH ent at Centerville is correct, that
town has some material for the Deer Lodge
lodging house.-Dillon Tribune.
Look here Tribune; The MINER pays q
man a gorgeous salary to follow it's corps
of representatives and report upon the
truthfulness of th%eirlocal articles. A MINER
reporter, as a rule. cannot tell a lie. Tit
Office doesn't employ men who car. More
than that, The MINER reportorial corps is
eclectic and would to not descend to the
plane Of the other Territorial 'locals" by
disappearing. If you. brother Tribune,
will send one OF your staff here, the reporter
will tell you what that other "thing too
filthy tn be published" was and in fact will
see that you see it.
Another thing; your reporter must have
been full" for weeks not to have seen the
comet. Every starry morning about 4
o'clock q wide-awake reporter could see it.
But it is not to he wondered that Dillon
editors did not because their ''stars'' are
created by ~''falls,'' and falls follow fast
upon %''fulIs." Ia. ia Tribune; battle your
swollen head and don't do SO again. Then
you will see the comet.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

The Chicago News of a recent date has a
vigorous protest against the admission oi
English rabbits in this country. This may
seem like a little matter for a newspaper
to take up. but il the truth be told of these
little animals it is a great big one for the
grazing West. 1t is said they hurrow in
the ground and multiply with %inconceiva-
BILE rapidly. Since their introduction in
Australia they have literally overrun vast
districts of country, destroying grass and
rendering great sheep grazing ranges
unfit for use. Stock will not Craze after
them. In some sections Of that great
island it is claimed these pests have
eaten up and destroyed property valued at
millions of dollars. If they should get
into Montana and breed it would be little
less than a positive calamity. The people
of the West join with the News in urging
that the fifty of these animals recently re-
ceived at New York direct from England be
permitted to remain in that city. Mon
tana wants none OF them.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
Wedding Bells.

Among the many enjoyable events which
occurred on New Years day none brought
more happiness to two young hearts and
pleasure to their friends than the marriage
OF Mr.. Frederick Paul and Miss Annie Sv-
monds. The bride, who has resided in or
near the city during the past two years, is
one Of our most accomplished and popular
young ladies, and has, by her amiable dis
position, accomplishments and graces of
person and mind, endeared herself to a
large circle of friends. The groom is we'll
and favorably known in Butte and vicin-
ity. He is an intelligent, industrious. hon.
orahle young man, and has, by his gentle
manly bearing and upright dealings with
all, made a host of friends during his FIVE
or six years residence in this city. The
young couple received a large number of
very valuable presents upon the occasion
OF their marriage. They are now comfort
ably domiciled in their new home on West
Copper street, where they will be pleased
to receive their friends. The MINER Joins
in the wish that the happy young couple
ever meet with happiness and prosper-
ity in their journey through life.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

The powerful arguments advanced by the
President and Secretary Of the Treasury in
favor Of reducing taxation cannot fail to
make the tariff question more prominent
than any other before the people Of the
country, even il the present Congress- should
neglect it's duty and decline to afford the
relief to taxpayers expected Of it. There
can be no subterfuges or misrepresenta-
tions. The subject has been stripped of
ambiguity and mystery and placed in such
a clear light that no one can plead inability
to comprehend its Importance. The spirit
Of the American people is opposed to in
justice in any form. and when they are
made to understand that the present tariff
is a monument OF injustice and the means
of legalized blackmail they will not long de-
lay in demanding reform and in making
their representatives know thattheir will is
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
A Beautiful Gift.

Fred Ritchie was among the more iortu.
nate ones New Years day, and is now
counted among the many who were given
q happy send.off for 1887. The particular
gift which filled the heart OF Fred with q
mountain of bliss, and made every feature
OF his handsome countenance beam With
Joy, is a pair OF solitaire three-carat dia.
mend sleeve buttons of exquisite design
and workmanship: They are gems OF
which a King might be proud, and while
they are priced by the grateful donee for
their intrinsic value, they are double nr;zed
as pledges of a friendship which naueht on
earth can sever.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
The Good Templars.

Thu Good Templars had a very ENJOYABLE
and well attended meeting at their Hall
Saturday New Year, night. There we're.
among many exercises that were a treat to
all present, songs by a trio of male voices:
an opening address by W. e. Griffin; an in.
stru ne solo by Mrs. Seaman; "Hate
me bowl. recited by WI. Belcher: a recita-
t1oh oy MISS knowlton; vocal solo by Miss
Seaman and Miss Burton; "Sochery SETTING
a Her" by c. F. Cook; WANDERING Down;
by q male quartet and extempore remark
BY W. !. Pembsrton. w. j. Chapman and
Rev. A. c, Couey. After hours O; the most
pleasant entertainment the company I'D.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
Young Thief

Some week or so ago MI. Tate lost a
valuable silver watch. He knew the watch
was taken from his house in the upper part
OF town and he had a pretty fair idea who
took it. For eason Of his own he did
not tell the police about it until yesterday
afternoon. when. for reasons of his own
again. he told them. After describing the
watch and giving the number, Mr.. Tate
tntimated his suspicious to the nolice, OF.
acer j. p. Young "took the hint" and also
took q walk up Town. The watch hs des,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

writer: 81 did not know what to do when
abe told M she was about to leave. feared
1 could not gil her place. Iwould cheerfully
have added largely to her salary. but when
q woman takes the notion the jig's up: She
is a fine woman, q thorough lady and her
husband has won a jewell" The happy
pair began a new life with q new year and
the MINER trusts, as do the legions of their
other friends, that each circling year OF
long and prosperous lives may find them
blessed, happy and peaceful.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
III.

II the House OF Representatives pass the
Washington Territory admission bill with
the Montana amendment, which it un-
doubtedly will, and if the Senate pass the
bill as it will thus leave the House, and if
the President sign the bill, as he
most assuredly would, and if this all be
done within the next twenty days, the leg
islative assembly may as we'll adjourn or
occupy it's time in listening to congratulate
DRY speeches upon Montana's admission
as a state. as its occupation will be vir-
tually gone, for the governor. will be CON-
PEELED under the constitution to order a
new general election OF all officers, includ-
ing members OF a legislature to perfect laws
Tor the government OF the State. and to
transact such other business as will leeiti-
mately come before it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
8

remain u~ndisturbed. The interstate com.
merce bill, having passed the House must
run tho santlst OF the Senate in the pres
ence OF an immense railroad lobby assem-
bled at Washington to defeat it. The Ter
ritorial admission bills are in q provoking
state of uncertainty. They may Abide the
DEATH" The general appropriation bills
must pass in some shape and unless mem
bers keep earnestly at work those bills are
about the only important ones that will
receive their attention at this session.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
LOGAN'S LAST SPEECH.

A little more than five weeks ago John A
Logan spoke at a G.. A. r. camp fire in
Youngstown, Ohio. It was the last public
talk the hero ever made. Among many
good thin IS he said:
Il am accused Of saying things that pol.
icy would dictate should not be said, but
DOM care so long as l am right. l believe
in pensioning every soldier now living that
went into the service. either for a long or
short term, who al wounded in the ser
vice or contracted disease. or has since,
through DO fault of his own, became dis
abled. l believe in pensioning every soldier
who has arrived at the age Of sixty-two.
that kind OF a law and justice would
be done. Some say it is too much. No, it
is not. This country can never pay the
debt it owes the gallant men who went out
in her defense at a time when the very life
OF the nation was assailed."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

COMMISSIONS: Coleman sharply scores
tho Illinois State Live Stock COMMISSIONS
for the violation OF rules of the bureau
providing for the suppression of conta-
Rious diseases among animals. II the
facts are properly stated by the Commits
sioner the Illinois State authorities have
been culpably negligent in employing
means to stamp out the disease in Chicago
which produced such widespread conster-
nation among the cattle men OF the West,
As this is q matter in which immense prop
erty interests are involved, the plainly
spoken words and conclusions OF Commits
sioner Coleman will meet the hearty an.
prevail OF the entire country.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

Mrs. Cleveland has shown remarkable
talent as Il writer OF artful letters. She
would make an excellent diplomat and a
better editress. Some time ago the Wo.
mems Christian Temperance Association
severely criticized her for having
wine at a dinner given to the
wives OF cabinet officers and a
lew others. A young lady of Pennsyl.
vania wrote to her asking il the charge was
based upon facts. Mrs. Cleveland very
politely wrote q full page in answer, but
the young lady is still in doubt az to
whether there was wine drank at that din
ner or not. A good editress was spoiled
when the President found a wife.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

The young ladies Of Virginia, one of
whom wa murdered by Uluverius, are fill
ing the cell OF that criminal with beautiful
flowers. One bouquet recently received by
him bears the inscription Heaven is
thine," and Others are accompanied by
similar expressions OF religious hope or
sentiment. In view OF all this, it is COM
forting to know that the Sheriff exhibits
no disposition to use anything but hemp
in twining the garland which he will present
to the prisoner in an official capacity.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

cribed to tho person, a married woman.
whose husband works in one OF the large
mines hereabouts. She examined the watch
she wore, and as the officer read off the
number, admitted that she got it from her
little son, who is eight years old. that
he said he bought it from another young
thief and that she regretted sometimes that
she had not made more inquiries into it.
She asked the officer to give the 8-year-old
child a warning, which he did. The watch
was given up aud returned to the owner.
The boy had stolen it from the table in the
owners house, and the mother accepted
the child's story that he bought it and was
wearing it. This occurred in the neighbor-
hood where the two ladies lost the sealakin
coats and SO much clothing. Comment is
useless.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

President Cleveland's New Years hand
shaking seems to have done him good. He
10 reported as feeling much better than he
did a few days ago. 1t see rs that his late
i~ndisposition had given rise to alarming re-
ports concerning his health, but his private
secretary, Mr.. Lamont, assures the public
there existed no foundation in fact for
them and that the people shall be truly ad.
vised concerning his physical condition,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

Sturdy, ~steadfast. honest Mr.. Morrison
will not contest the purchased seat OF Mr..
Baker in the Fiftieth Congress, and he will
not hang around the capital looking for a
cIerkship or u foreign mission, or running a
claim agency. He will 60 back to Illinois
and resume business as Il private citizen
where he left off years ago when he was
sent to Congress.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

In the stand he has taken regarding the
condemned Anarchists, popular sentiment
will heartily commend Mr.. Powderly's
courage, conservatism and common sense.
He has struck a powerful blow at anarchy
and the spread OF it's damnable heresies in
this country, and all good citizens should
cheerfully accord him an unequivocal moral
support.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

Here is a hard one on the St. Louis re.
porters which we find in the Chicago Her.
aid: 1.-The statement that the detectives
who worked up the case against Jim Cum.
mings and his crowd were compelled to de-
wise a new cipher because the reporters in
st. Louis had learned the combination of
the old one, and were taking dispatches off
the wires as fast as they were received, il
undoubtedly intended rs a reflection on
the Chicago reporters, who were about 700
miles in advance OF any OF the st. Louis
gentlemen OF the press in this affair. All
that a st. Louis reporter asks is not to be
walked up except at meal time"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
A 7.Year Fire.

On the 16OO-foot level of the Consoli.
dated and California and Virginia mine
last Friday evening a drift broke into a
portion OF the old bonanza workings and
fire, smoke and gas. It is simply the
fire that has been smouldering among
the solid timbering OF the old bonanza
ground during the last seven years like a
great charcoal pit. A whole forest OF tim.
Der was burisd there to fill the space caused
by the removal Of ore. and this evidently
he's al to burn out,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
OUTLOOK FOR RAILROADS.

According to Governor Hauser's sta te
ments Butte and Helena will be connected
by four lines Of railway in the near future
These are the Boulder Valley, the Montana
Central, the Union Pacific & Montana and
the present Montana Union. The Governo,
thinks the President will sign the bill grant.
ing the Manitoba road the right OF way
through the Northern Indian reservation,
The bill will pass the Senate without doubt
as easily as it passed the House. This will
insure the building of that road to Helena
by next October and possibly to Butte
before the next HOLIDAYS Contracts have
been let to extend the Boulder Valley road
to within five or six miles OF this city. As
soon as the route leading into
Butte is determined upon, contracts will
doubtless be let to complete it to it's termi.
nal point here.
The Governor thinks that at least So.
10000 will be expended in railroad build
ing in Montana during the present year.
This will include the building of a branch
road from Drummond to Philipsburp. an.
other from Missoula up the Bitter Root.
and the building Of the Helena 4 Northern
to Marysville, on Silver Creek, and it's ulti.
mate extension to the coal fields or the
Dearborn river. The Seligmans, of Nav
York, will also build a spur to GREGORY.
leaving the Helena and Wickes branch near
Jefferson City.
With these prospects in view it will
be admitted that the outlook for in.
creased railroad facilities in Montana
is tiattering in the extreme and with the
promise OF cheaper freight and passenger
transportation charges. With the single
exception OF the Montana Central, which ia
the extension Of the st. Paul, Minneapolis
and Manitoba and which will ultimately he
built to the Pacific Coast, the roads enum.
Grated arc designed as feeders to the Nor.
thern Pacific AMI Union Pacific. They will
play an important part in encouraging tho
continued development OF this great Terri.
tory and enhance the brilliancy ofthis 1.-THE
Sem OF tho Mountains"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
He Is to be Envied.

Married; In Butte, on the evening of Jan.
uary. LIST. 1887, Bert Avery Esq. and Miss
Carrie Firth. The groom is q well-knovn.
popular and successful miner; the bride Ia
not only known to nearly every body in
Butte and the surrounding country. but
che is universally beloved and respected.
Mrs. Avery. while she was Miss Firth. oiled
the place OF saleswoman at the great house
OF Sands & Boyoe. and the esteem in which
abe was held by those gentlemen L. shown
oy tho words Of one Of the asm to tie
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

The Inter Mountain holiday number is
before us. geographically it is Il fine spe-
cimen OF the "art preventative" while it's
subject matter shows great labor and care
in its preparation. 1t is a splendid exhibit
OF Butte mines, Butte business houses, and
the resources OF this magnificent mineral
center, and is a credit to the city, to the
publishers, and to the compiler aud editor,
MI. John B. Read. 1t deserves u wide cir.
culation.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

Our esteemed contemporary, the Center
vile Mining Journal, is decidedly wrong in
asserting that The MINER charged that the
editor OF the Journal needs a pair Of
shears to edit his paper with" THE MINER
never made the assertion.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

The 'und for the benefit OF Logan is be-
ing rapidly added to. The respect and
love which the people bore for the sterling
patriot, soldier and statesman are fully
attested in the magnificent gifts made to
his widow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
SILVER AND COPPER.

Concerning the condition OF these metals
the circular OF Matthews & Webb, ore and
bullion brokers OF Denver. Colorado, under
date OF the Goth ult., has the following:
"One OF the few articles that has not weak.
ened has been silver, and it's frmness has
been largely due to the action OF the Senate,
by which nearly $lO,OOO,O 900 OF the silver
dollar will be recoined and come into prac.
tical use again. The prices and fluctuations
have been as follows:
IONDON NEW yORv
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

The present Congress has only two
mouths in which to dispose OF the great
Of business before it. The tariff ques.
zion will not probably be touched again by
tAia Congress. The silver coinage law will
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

II, as late news indicates, the Tories are
determined to flight it out on the old line''
and refuse an alliance with arlington or
other moderately liberal elements, Glad
stones return to power will not be long
DELAYED.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
By Carrier-ali parts Of Butte.

- the subscriber so orders his SUBJ
ecription. will be discontinued at the end of the
lime paid for, otherwise 1t will be continued.
When the Semi-W Weekly is SO continued, it will
be charged for al the rate of $500 per mum.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

There is but one sentiment all over the
country. in the warm South as in the
cooler North, and that OF deep sorrow
over the death OF Americas volunteer SOL
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
CLOSING OUT! CLOSING OUT!

Business in other sections of the Territory requiring our per-
attention we concluded to discontinue our business in
Butte CITY and offer our entire stock Of Merchandise, CONSISTING
of Crockery, Glassware, Silverware, Chandeliers, Lamps, Fancy
Goods, Toys, Confectionery, Nuts, Fruits, Cigars, Tobacco and
Smokers Articles at prices never before offered in this market
Remember this is no Advertising Scheme but a bona fde
Closing Out Sale. Store For Rent for a term of years. Fix
lures For Sale.
M ORRIS Bros
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-08-19

yy4r11An RAM1cH, ESQ, q Atnd ssTs hS SgitRS boils for
NebrdSsd, W1sITS Ear years ago ! was SO ai1lcbea VII nv
th " fShat I could not walk. ! boq Bale+ ~ and took
OF Ut " ~ ) after each meal, till all were sOnN, aisgo
: onS nn bb66ils. and have had none since; caMin9 On.
abled with sick headacae; -, |reeIieved Of the headache"
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than the early Richmond cherry. they
present a fine appearance in every
stage of their growth. Their foliage is
very beautiful. The contrast Between
the white blossoms and dark greer
leaves is striking, AS a thing o.
beauty there are few objects worthy OF
comparison with a fine cherry tree
laden with ripe fruit. 1t is not wcader.
ful that it attracts birds from q dis.
tance. This tree is worthy of a place
on the lawn, If planted solely for orna.
mentnl purposes. As the trees are
short-liyed it is advisable to set out Z
few every spring. or at least every few
years, that young and thrifty ones may
succeed those that are beginning to ex-
hibit signs of decline. Nurserymer
would do well to make propositions tt
supply orders for these trees, for there
will certainly be a demand for them.
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SICK HEADACHE

bilious headache, Dizziness, Con.
GtIpatfOn, Indigestion. Bilious
Attacks, and all arrangements Of the
stomach and bowels. nre promptly relieved
and permanently cured by the use of DR.
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets. In exI
PLANTATION of the remedial power Of thesl
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IT may t~ruthfuiy be said that their action upon the system
universal. not g gland or tissue escaping their sanatiye inhuencA
ical Laboratory of WoRLDs DIsPENsARy MEDICAL AssocIATIo
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UETOD kGOAE
FROM GEIARRA.

mr.. Sare'a Catarrh hemeuys
.liove II to be che only nut
Tired. and one has only 70
astounding results and 2 per
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,dw-mmzn~a Atre q W. BROWN, Of WdEakopeIIqss IN ss
t. m~a~ ~ aYour Pleasant Purgatlve Itllnsse ever
IKE pESl without. question the ,n 6ess et Seisn remedy
NTHAnIIG, For torpor of the liver we nd Neen them 10
~--u5 Tor years in our fanny ~
mouse ali the time.
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RnWEEWMK Ntorphlne Habit Cured ~ 10
E % I'D dacs. No ray am cure1.
Wh h0ktN Dr. Stephens, lebanon. Ohio.

STRYKER SEMINARY
ABoarding and Day School for Young Ladies'.
The Course includes English, Latin, German,
French and Music. Lectures by Rev, Pster Stryker,
DID Address Miss ANNA X. STRIKER, 62S UNI
versity avenue, S. f.. Minneapolis, Mimi.
DATENTs OBTAINED by LOUIS BAGGFR a
Il CO., attorneys, Warrington, b. g. Rstabltahed 1854
Adytcs free Scandinavian language understood,
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house all the time